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Acrozoanthus is a monototypic genus in the family Zoanthidae.
Acrozoanthus australiae is commonly referred to as Stick Polyp, Tree Stick Polyp, Tree Anemone, Encrusting Stick Anemone. Difficulty in the aquarium: There are no reports available yet that this animal has already been kept in captivity successfully. A aquarium size of at least 100 Liter is recommended. Toxicity: Has a poison harmful to health.
Scott & Jeanette Johnson, Kwajalein Unterwater
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The offspring of Acrozoanthus australiae are possible. Unfortunately, the number of offspring is not large enough to cover the demand of the trade. If you are interested in Acrozoanthus australiae, please ask your dealer for offspring. If you already own Acrozoanthus australiae, try breeding yourself. This will help to improve the availability of offspring in the trade and to conserve natural stocks.
This is a general hint!
Acrozoanthus australiae has a harmful toxin.
As a rule, animals with a harmful poison do not pose mortal danger in normal Aquarieaner everyday life. Read the following husbandry information and comments from aquarists who already keep Acrozoanthus australiae in their aquarium to get a better picture about the possible danger. However, please be careful when using Acrozoanthus australiae. Every human reacts differently to poisons.
If you suspect that you have come into contact with the poison, please contact your doctor or the poison emergency call.
The phone number of the poison emergency call can be found here:
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Overview Europe: European Association of Poisons Centres and Clinical Toxicologists